54 12 211 Removing and installing complete glass slide/tilt sunroof (frame)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove both HEAD AIRBAGS at top.

Removing holder for grab handle at front and rear:

Release screws.
Remove holder.

Fig 1: Locating Grab Handle Holder And Screws
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IMPORTANT:

Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof with aid of a second person.

Do not damage any surrounding parts when removing glass slide/tilt sunroof (6).

Detach water drain hoses (4)
Unlock and disconnect plug (2)
Disconnect cable (5) from glass slide/tilt sunroof (6)
Installation note:

Do not crush any cables when installing the glass slide/tilt sunroof.
Release screws (1)
Tightening torque: 5.5 Nm
Release screws (3) on left/right
Tightening torque: 5.5 Nm
Carefully lower glass slide/tilt sunroof (6) and guide out completely through rear door

Fig 2: Identifying Water Drain Hoses, Plug, Cable And Screws

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Installation note:

Secure all screws (1) with shims (2).

If the standard screws no longer grip, use "repair screws" with a larger thread diameter.

NOTE: Due to robot assembly, all screws (1) are secured with washers (2) in production. These washers (2) are not absolutely necessary during manual assembly. They are however useful for positioning the frame on the body with 4 screws.

Fig 3: Identifying Washer And Screws

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